Best Day Trips from Tokyo by Private Charter Bus

Day trip 2: Hakone — hot springs and volcano views

Hakone is the closest escape from Tokyo, from ¥98,000 for the whole vehicle. Your driver handles the winding mountain roads while your group enjoys:

• Lake Ashi with its lakeside torii gate and pirate-ship cruises
• Owakudani, the volcanic valley famous for black eggs boiled in sulfur springs
• Hakone Open-Air Museum, world-class sculpture with Fuji as a backdrop
• Day-use onsen — your bus waits while you soak

Why Hakone works better by charter

Hakone's public transport is a charming but slow chain of switchback trains, cable cars and buses. A group of 20 can easily lose two hours a day to queues alone. A private charter turns that time into an extra attraction — or an extra hour in the hot spring.

Day trip 3: Nikko — World Heritage in the mountains

Two and a half hours north of Tokyo, Nikko rewards early risers with UNESCO-listed splendor: the lavishly carved Toshogu Shrine, the sacred Shinkyo Bridge, thundering Kegon Falls and the serene shores of Lake Chuzenji up the famous 48 hairpin turns of the Irohazaka road — a drive your group will love from the panoramic windows of a coach.

Charter price from Tokyo: from ¥128,000 for the full day.

Which OlaChill vehicle fits your group?

• Toyota Alphard (7 seats) — families and VIP small groups, price on request
• 29-seat midi bus — the sweet spot for most tour groups, ¥162,500 per 12-hour day
• 45-seat coach — big groups, school trips and company outings, ¥185,800 per 12-hour day

All vehicles come from OlaChill's licensed Japanese partner fleet, driven by professional Japanese drivers, with multilingual support (EN/JA/VI) whenever you need it. Highway tolls, parking and entrance fees are billed at actual cost — total transparency, no hidden extras.

Booking is free and takes two minutes

1. Fill in the free quote form at /japan-charter-bus
2. Receive your email confirmation with itinerary and price
3. Pay on pickup day by cash or card — no online payment, no prepayment

Cancellation is flexible too: 100% refund for early cancellations, stepping down to 50% and 0% only as the pickup date gets close.

Final tip: combine destinations

Because your charter runs a full 12 hours, ambitious groups often combine Mt. Fuji + Hakone in a single spectacular day — something virtually impossible by public transport. Ask our team when you request your quote; we plan custom routes every day for groups from all over the world.

Ready to escape Tokyo in comfort? Request your free charter quote from OlaChill now — across Japan.